Crime
EFCC Brings Charges Against Individual For N11.4 Million Fraud In Enugu
EFCC Brings Charges Against Individual For N11.4 Million Fraud In Enugu....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken legal action against one Ukwueze Chidera Matthew, arraigning him before Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court in Enugu State……CONTINUE READING
Matthew faces a two-count charge related to conspiracy and stealing, involving a staggering sum of N11,458,597.53.
According to one of the charges presented in court, Matthew, along with Chijioke Stephen Thomas and Chibuike Ignatius Okoli, purportedly retained the stolen funds from a Keystone bank account belonging to Ajogwu Blessing Ukamaka.
The charge alleges that Matthew and his accomplices retained the proceeds of their unlawful activities, despite being aware or should have been aware of the illegality of their actions, thus contravening Section 20 (b) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Matthew pleaded “not guilty” to the charges leveled against him.
The EFCC’s counsel, B. Ajogwu, requested a trial date and urged the court to remand the defendant in the Enugu State Correctional facility. However, the Defense Counsel, G. O. Ugwuoke, revealed a pending bail application.
Subsequently, Justice Giwa-Ogunbanjo adjourned the case for the hearing of the bail application on March 12, 2024, and scheduled the trial for June 26 and 27, 2024. Matthew was remanded at the Enugu State Correctional Facility.
The EFCC alleges that Matthew unlawfully withdrew the aforementioned sum from the petitioner’s bank account without her consent. It was disclosed that Matthew, part of a syndicate of fraudsters, obtained the petitioner’s Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card and used it to gain unauthorized access to her bank account, diverting the funds for personal gain.
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Court Sentences Man to Four Years for ₦16 Million Money Laundering, Forfeits G-Wagon
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.
Key Details of the Case
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Guilty Plea & Sentencing: Justice Akintayo Aluko handed down the sentence on Thursday after Thaoban pleaded guilty to a two-count EFCC charge, alongside an alternative fine option of ₦1.8 million.
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The Offense: Prosecutors stated that Thaoban acted as a middleman in 2023, funneling illicit funds to purchase the luxury vehicle, violating the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
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Asset Forfeiture: In addition to the prison term, the judge ordered the permanent forfeiture of both the convict’s G-Wagon and mobile phone to the Federal Government.
Related BDC Convictions
In a separate proceeding, Justice Aluko also convicted four Bureau de Change (BDC) operators—Umar Muhammad Lamido, Yusuf Musa Yusuf, Abdulmuhimin Mahmud, and Muhammed Musa—for conducting unauthorized foreign exchange transactions outside the official market. Following their guilty pleas, each received a 12-month prison sentence with an option of a ₦100,000 fine.
A Delta State High Court has handed down death sentences to two individuals for their involvement in the 2018 killing of Delta State University (DELSU) undergraduate Elozino Ogege, following a ruling that found them guilty. Meanwhile, a third co-defendant facing charges related to the same incident was discharged and acquitted. The 2018 murder of Ogege had previously sparked significant public outrage and widespread demands for justice. Further details on the ruling are expected soon.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Security forces have arrested a suspected Boko Haram informant, Abulfatahi, in Monguno, Borno State, in connection with the recent terrorist attack on Cross Kauwa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Operation & Timing: Apprehended on July 27 during an intelligence-led sweep targeting a local terrorist information network. Two other suspects were previously arrested and moved to the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre.
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Confession: During preliminary interrogations, Abulfatahi admitted to working for a Boko Haram commander named Akilu, who directs terrorist operations in Dabar Masara and Garin Mace.
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Criminal Activities: The suspect allegedly collected illegal taxes for the terrorist commander and helped select targets for abduction around Monguno.
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Evidence Recovered: Investigators found two phone numbers linked to Commander Akilu on Abulfatahi’s mobile device, which are aiding security forces in dismantling the broader network.
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Next Steps: Authorities are expanding their investigations to uncover other collaborators and strengthen ongoing counter-terrorism efforts across the Lake Chad region.
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